Supermodels, then and now

By Karen Reardanz

on September 17, 2015 6:14 PM

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We take a look at some of the world's biggest supermodels, from Gisele to Twiggy, then and now. These three ladies, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, and Christy Turlington, were some of the most famous faces of the late '80s and '90s. less

We take a look at some of the world's biggest supermodels, from Gisele to Twiggy, then and now. These three ladies, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, and Christy Turlington, were some of the most famous faces ... more

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Cindy Crawford in 1990 at 24. Crawford, known for her trademark mole, was one of the biggest supermodels in the late '80s and early '90s.

Cindy Crawford in 1990 at 24. Crawford, known for her trademark mole, was one of the biggest supermodels in the late '80s and early '90s.

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Cindy Crawford in 1990 at 24. Crawford, known for her trademark... Photo-6585603.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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Cindy Crawford in 2014. Crawford has a line of beauty products, Meaningful Beauty, as well a furniture collection.

Cindy Crawford in 2014. Crawford has a line of beauty products, Meaningful Beauty, as well a furniture collection.

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Cindy Crawford in 2014. Crawford has a line of beauty products,... Photo-6585604.64864 - Houston Chronicle

This 1967 file photo shows fashion model Twiggy in her short haircut in London, England. Back in the Mod '60s, Twiggy, with her big eyes and rail-thin figure, conquered London and fashion changed forever. She's about 18 here. less

This 1967 file photo shows fashion model Twiggy in her short haircut in London, England. Back in the Mod '60s, Twiggy, with her big eyes and rail-thin figure, conquered London and fashion changed forever. She's ... more

Christy Turlington in 2014. Turlington still models, but she devotes most of her time to her organization Every Mother Counts, which aims to increase education and support for maternal mortality reduction globally. less

Christy Turlington in 2014. Turlington still models, but she devotes most of her time to her organization Every Mother Counts, which aims to increase education and support for maternal mortality reduction ... more

Janice Dickinson in 2014. She's now known for her reality show, "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" and her time as a judge on Tyra Banks' "America's Next Top Model."

Janice Dickinson in 2014. She's now known for her reality show, "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" and her time as a judge on Tyra Banks' "America's Next Top Model."

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Janice Dickinson in 2014. She's now known for her reality... Photo-6585615.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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Carol Alt in 1988 at age 27. Alt was a major model in the '80s, appearing on over 500 magazine covers, including SI's Swimsuit edition and Harper's Bazaar. She was also the face of Cover Girl and Diet Pepsi, among other brands. less

Carol Alt in 1988 at age 27. Alt was a major model in the '80s, appearing on over 500 magazine covers, including SI's Swimsuit edition and Harper's Bazaar. She was also the face of Cover Girl and Diet Pepsi, ... more

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Carol Alt in 1988 at age 27. Alt was a major model in the... Photo-6585616.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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Carol Alt in 2014.

Carol Alt in 2014.

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Carol Alt in 2014. Photo-6585617.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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Top model Naomi Campbell in 1991 at age 21.

Top model Naomi Campbell in 1991 at age 21.

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Top model Naomi Campbell in 1991 at age 21. Photo-6585618.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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Naomi Campbell in 2014. Campbell is still an in-demand model and does charity work, though she's also become famous for her temper, with assault charges being brought by employees and, in one case, the police.

Naomi Campbell in 2014. Campbell is still an in-demand model and does charity work, though she's also become famous for her temper, with assault charges being brought by employees and, in one case, the police.

Claudia Schiffer in 1992 at age 21. The German model rose to fame in the early '90s after fronting a Guess? Jeans campaign. She went on to appear on over 1,000 magazine covers and worked with many of the major luxury brands. less

Claudia Schiffer in 1992 at age 21. The German model rose to fame in the early '90s after fronting a Guess? Jeans campaign. She went on to appear on over 1,000 magazine covers and worked with many of the major ... more

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Claudia Schiffer in 1992 at age 21. The German model rose to fame... Photo-6585622.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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Claudia Schiffer, in 2014, now has her own cashmere brand, works with UNICEF and has three kids with her director husband Matthew Vaughn.

Claudia Schiffer, in 2014, now has her own cashmere brand, works with UNICEF and has three kids with her director husband Matthew Vaughn.

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Claudia Schiffer, in 2014, now has her own cashmere brand, works... Photo-6585623.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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Supermodel Elle MacPherson in April 1987, age 22. She was referred to as "The Body" after her record five appearances on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers.

Supermodel Elle MacPherson in April 1987, age 22. She was referred to as "The Body" after her record five appearances on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers.

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Supermodel Elle MacPherson in April 1987, age 22. She was referred... Photo-6585624.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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Elle MacPherson in 2014. MacPherson now has a successful line of lingerie and skin care products.

Elle MacPherson in 2014. MacPherson now has a successful line of lingerie and skin care products.

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Elle MacPherson in 2014. MacPherson now has a successful line of... Photo-6585625.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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Model Eva Herzigova in 1995. The Czech-born supermodel shot to fame in the '90s, thanks to the Wonderbra campaign.

Model Eva Herzigova in 1995. The Czech-born supermodel shot to fame in the '90s, thanks to the Wonderbra campaign.

Tatjana Patitz was one of the '90s major supermodels. She appeared on countless magazine covers, in commercials and walked the runway for the likes of Versace. She also appeared in George Michael's "Freedom '90" video along with Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista. Here she is in 1995 at age 28. less

Tatjana Patitz was one of the '90s major supermodels. She appeared on countless magazine covers, in commercials and walked the runway for the likes of Versace. She also appeared in George Michael's "Freedom ... more

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Tatjana Patitz was one of the '90s major supermodels. She... Photo-6585636.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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Tatjana Patitz in 2014.

Tatjana Patitz in 2014.

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Tatjana Patitz in 2014. Photo-6585637.64864 - Houston Chronicle

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English model Kate Moss in 1999, age 25. Moss helped bring in the "heroin chic" era of models in the early '90s with her waifish body and controversial Calvin Klein ad campaign.

English model Kate Moss in 1999, age 25. Moss helped bring in the "heroin chic" era of models in the early '90s with her waifish body and controversial Calvin Klein ad campaign.

Nineties supermodel Shalom Harlow appeared on many mag covers, walked the runway for Isaac Mizrahi and other designers and co-hosted MTV's House of Style with Amber Valletta. Here she is in 1997 at 23.

Nineties supermodel Shalom Harlow appeared on many mag covers, walked the runway for Isaac Mizrahi and other designers and co-hosted MTV's House of Style with Amber Valletta. Here she is in 1997 at 23.